Reconciliation Analyst 1

Overview of Role

To ensure the integrity of custody and cash position data is maintained within our internal systems through our daily reconciliation processes. To ensure the complete reconciliation, investigation and allocation of all breaks are completed within set SLA’s and deadlines.

The role holder will thrive in a fast-paced environment with an emphasis on meeting tight deadlines. A strong interest in learning and harnessing technology will help you with your role in the organisation. 

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for allocated portfolios, proactive investigation and timely follow up of queries arising from internal stakeholders, clients, counterparties, custodians and administrators
• Perform custody transaction and position reconciliation against internal records
• Maintain ownership of daily cash and stock breaks by conducting investigation on differences, and monitoring through timely resolution with processing teams and custodians/administrators
• Perform outstanding OTC bilateral collateral and outstanding position reconciliation, outstanding fixed deposit positions, between internal and counterparty records and monitor through breaks resolution in a timely manner
• Validate and update internal records with relevant transactions, such as fees and income
• Work through high volumes, prioritise, and manage workload according to risk or deadlines
• Meet the needs of our business partners and internal clients; and Assist in the training of staff; and
• Provide specialist product knowledge; contribute to department and Company initiatives and projects 

Skills and Behaviours Required

• Will be required to undertake comprehensive training and development opportunities related to Operations.
• Prior experience in reconciliations / investment accounting preferred
• Strong and proven investigations skills preferred (liaising with internal & external parties)
• Familiar with equities, fixed income and derivative products desired
• Proficient in basic software including MS Excel.
• Wider experience in Asset Management and understanding of the end to end asset lifecycle
• Understanding of operational risks and control frameworks; and
• Prior experience of Aladdin and Tri-Optima.
• Good at analysing and solving problem with a strong handle on operational risk
• Effective in managing your own time with ability to prioritise tasks appropriately
• Open to feedback, receptive to change, challenges status quo and continually looks out for team and self improvement opportunities
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• A strong team player able to develop and manage strong working relationships with global internal departments and external counterparties; and
• Able to adapt to changes quickly and be an advocator of an innovative culture within the team. 

We recognise potential, whoever you are

Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought facilitated by an inclusive culture will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer: you are welcome here regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background or any other protected characteristics.